Obituaries

Nicholas S. “Nikos” Malitsis, 50 of Bethlehem passed away on April 4, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill.   Nicholas was born in the Bronx, NY on November 18, 1975 son of Dimitrios and Nikolina (Katechis) Malistsis.   He was the owner of the Greek Meat Guy.   He attended St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem.   Nikos was an avid  New York Mets fan  and a well-known music  DJ.   “He was a devoted father to his children and a proud, loving grandfather who

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, godfather, and friend, Ceferino Lao Jr, who departed this life on April 2 nd , 2026, at the age of 74. Born on July 12, 1951 in Manhattan, New York. Ceferino and his family later moved to the Bronx where he attended High School and assisted in raising his nieces. Ceferino (Jr as he was known to his family) lived a life filled with love, laughter and s

Richard G. Achey, 94 of Bethlehem passed away on March 23, 2026.  He was the husband of Joan L. (Langan) Achey, they were married 72 years on September 11 th .   Richard was born in Bethlehem on June 21, 1931 son of the late Emmerson and Anna (Fehnel) Achey. Richard graduated from Bethlehem Vo-Tech High School in 1951.   He served in the US Navy for 4 years, on the USS Amphion R-13 during the Korean War.   He worked at the Roll shop #2 for the Bethlehem steel Company retiring

Christos Katrakazis, 73 from  New York  and Bethlehem passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg on March 17, 2026.   He was the beloved husband of Despina (Mennis) Katrakazis,  they would have been married 52 years on June 9 th .   Christos was born in Chios, Greece on June 2, 1952, son of the late Antonios and Despina (Zannikos) Katrakazis.   He owned the Sutton Plaza Coffee Shop in New York retiring after many years.   Chris

Harriet A. Breisch, 86 of Allentown passed away at her home surrounded by her family on March 16, 2026.  She was the wife of the late Lester F. Breisch who passed  on November 24, 1992.   Harriet was born in Allentown on September 28, 1939, daughter of the late John and Miriam (Yenser) Gillmen.   She was the secretary to the superintendent of the Bethlehem Area School District for many years and later was a secretary at Merrill Lynch.     She was member of St. Mark’s  Church

James R. Madara, 97, Of Salisbury Township, Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on March 14, 2026.  He was the husband of Susann D. (DeMartyn) Madara.  They would have been married 43 years on May 20 th . James was born in Hanover, PA, on December 8, 1928, son of the late Russell P. And Kathryn E. (Shorb) Madara. James went to Middletown High School in Middletown, PA, at the top of his class.  He was a state champion in track. James graduated from Lafayette College w

Irini Fliakos, 86, of Wescosville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Lehigh Valley Hospice – 17th Street, Allentown, on March 12, 2026. Born March 20, 1939 in Filia Mytilini, Greece, Irini was the daughter of the late Gregory and Anna (Valavanis) Marmaros. She was the beloved wife of Ignatios Fliakos, with whom she shared almost 48 years of marriage. Irini worked as a seamstress for many years until her retirement. She was a devoted member of St. Nicho

On the morning of March 10, 2026, Kaila Newman, 28, passed away in her home. Born in Staten Island, New York, on June 4, 1997, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Carregal and Lawrence Newman. Kaila lived in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with her grandparents, mother, and twin brother. Kaila was a tender soul who deeply loved her family and her pets. She was a deeply intelligent and gifted student who excelled in school and was beloved by her peers. Although the later years of her l

Amalia G. Roufakis, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem Campus, on March 10, 2026. Born in Chios, Greece, on July 13, 1950, Daughter of the late Isidoros and Maria (Xenakis) Vergete. Amalia immigrated to the United States in 1963 with her Aunt and Uncle, Evangelos and Despina Roufakis. In 1968, she returned to Greece, where she married the love of her life, the late Pantelis “Peter” Roufakis. Together they

Argero Palaios, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on March 9, 2026.   Born in Vrontados, Chios, Greece on November 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late George and Areti (Manithis) Glykas.   Argero immigrated to the United States in 1956, where she later met and married the love of her life, John M. Palaios, in 1962. They shared many devoted years of marriage until his passing. Argero was the owner and operator of Argie’s Beauty Salon,

Lynne Marie Butler, 71, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospice – 17th Street, Allentown, on March 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Lynne was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on August 27, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Norman and Gladys (Mazejy) Haboob. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Butler and is survived by her daughters, Lindsay Bunn of East Allen Township and Lauren Weltmer of Downingtown, PA; her brother, John Haboob and his wife,

Joan F. Smith, 81, of Easton, passed away on March 4, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–17th Street in Allentown. She was the widow of the late Alan P. Smith. Born in Allentown on April 17, 1944, Joan was the daughter of the late Jack and Helen (Mill) Germano. She is survived by her son, Michael Datesman and his Partner, William Haltenhoff, of Northampton; her daughters, Kelly Datesman of Palmer Township, Kari Bento and her spouse Alipio of Palmer Township, and Joni Young of Pa

“Vero” Severiano Feliciano-Medina ,  88, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday March 3, 2026.  Vero was born on August 20, 1937, in Isabela, Puerto Rico. He was the beloved son of the late Domingo Feliciano and Faustina Medina . Vero was a compassionate and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and father-in-Law who deeply valued family unity and togetherness. He proudly served in the military at Fort Buchanan in Puerto Rico. While living with his

“Uncle Mike” Michael P. Dontas, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on February 28, 2026, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill. Born in Chios, Greece on May 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Pantelis and Kalliopi (Karafilis) Dontas. He worked at The Parkland Restaurant and Top Diner for many years. Mike is survived by his sister-in-law, Paraskevi Dontas; her children, Panteli and Kalliopi Dontas of Brooklyn, NY; his niece, Anna Paxos and her husband Elia; and his nephew, Eli

A Legacy of Compassionate Care Dr. Stanley E. Yellin, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away on February 28, 2026. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on December 27, 1947, Stanley dedicated his life to learning and to the care of others. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania before attending medical school at Boston University. He went on to complete his residency in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Yellin practiced family medicine at Sacred Heart Hospital i

Catherine Rehrig, 95 of Allentown passed away on February 14, 2026.  She was the wife of the late Paul F. Rehrig. Catherine was born in Allentown on September 3, 1930 daughter of the late John and Sadie (Milovsky) Miga.   Survived by her daughter Sharon Kay Rehrig of Allentown, four sons Eugene Paul Rehrig of Allentown, John Alan Rehrig of Allentown, Thomas Lee Rehrig and his  wife Linda of Souderton and Darren Joseph Rehrig of Allentown.   Predeceased by a sister Mary Hall a

Tamara Youssef, 58 of Bethlehem passed away on February 13, 2026.  She was the wife of Mounir Fayeek “Mike” Youssef.   Tamara was born in Belarus on June 27, 1967 daughter of the late Mikhail Fomich and Nina (Losifovna) Voronetsky.     Survived by her husband Mike, her children   Evgeniy Vvedenskiy, Mikhail Vvedenskiy and Mitchell Youssef.   Visitation and Funeral Service:  Saturday February 21, 2026, visitation from 10:30AM to 11:30 AM followed by the Funeral Service at 11:4

Ferdinand Rodriguez Resto, 74 of Allentown passed away on February 11, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentown.  Ferdinand was born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico on April 4, 1951 son of the late Bascilla Resto.   He was a warehouse worker for Kraft Foods.   He was Christian.   Survived by his son Ferdinand Rodriguez, Jr., daughters Maria Rodriguez and Natalie Rodriguez, three grandchildren, sister Maria Elena Rodriguez and brother Amadore Rodriguez. Predeceased by his brothers He

Nancy (Millward) Kremm, 71, of Boyertown, PA, went to meet her Lord and Savior on February 10, 2026, after a two-year battle with ALS. Born to Harold and Elizabeth Millward of Slatington, PA, in 1954, she was always profoundly interested in helping people. Nancy completed dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology and sociology at East Stroudsburg State College. While at college, she met Frank Kremm, a Navy sailor who was visiting campus with a friend. They married in 1975 and rec

Chandrachud Jayantilal Dave, lovingly known as Chandra, Pappa, and Dada, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, at the age of 82. He was born on February 16, 1943, in Ahmedabad, India. Chandra’s life was built on resilience, humility, and quiet strength. He grew up in Ahmedabad under difficult circumstances, away from his birth parents, and was raised by his mother’s uncle and aunt. The aunt he loved most shaped him into the man he became—hard